Welcome to Dispatch Careers!

Like Columbus itself, the Dispatch Media Group — parent of The Columbus Dispatch — is an exciting place to work. It’s big enough to offer numerous and varied opportunities, yet small enough to maintain a family feel.

Come join us and, in time, you’ll get to know just about everyone here… while carving out a niche to call your own.

No matter what your job with the Dispatch Media Group is, there’s always a fresh challenge ahead. People who try their hardest, and are self-motivated, personable, engaging, creative, energetic, driven and communicate well are rewarded.

We are committed to investing in our associates through training and growth opportunities and take pride in giving back to the central Ohio community that treats us so well.

While we’re proud of our 141-year tradition, we stay ahead of the curve in Columbus by embracing the future. Perhaps you’ll join us for the journey.

The Columbus Dispatch (Downtown)

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Dispatch Consumer shows is looking for an Exhibitor Sales Representative. This position is responsible for selling new customers to participate in Dispatch Consumer Shows which include two Home & Garden Shows, two Health & Fitness Expos and one Bridal Show. You will spend 80% of time talking with customers, primarily by telephone and via email, to understand their needs and persuade them of the benefits of participating and provide excellent customer service after the sale. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Consumer shows and event marketing is a fast growing niche because clients who participate see immediate and lasting results. Desire a 4-year degree in marketing, advertising, business or communication and two years of direct sales experience. Proven work experience will be valued. Basic business, word processing, excel and PowerPoint computer skills needed along with clear, concise verbal and written communication.

This position involves a combination of content and technical duties related to publishing news and information through digital delivery systems, including the Dispatch.com website and related products including phone apps, blogs, email newsletters and social media.

Work hours for this position vary by assignment.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing material produced by The Dispatch editorial staff for digital use using a combination of proprietary software and common software applications as well as journalistic skills. • Generating story and photo/graphic files, and modifying stories, cutlines, photos and graphics as necessary. • Working closely with the newsroom staff to generate, edit and process video, audio and interactive graphics.• Promoting interaction with Web visitors by developing reader-generated content, employing social media, hosting online chats, creating databases and sending email and text message alerts.

Must have exposure to a traditional news environment: reporting, writing, copy editing, graphics and production. Position requires excellent spelling and grammar, and familiarity with subject areas of the traditional newspaper – news, sports, business, features, etc. Experience with web authoring/content management tools required. Must be familiar with basic web practices and usability techniques. Must be familiar with both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Familiarity with PhotoShop, CSS, HTML, FTP, Flash, non-linear video editing, and electronic news gathering techniques is preferred. Must be highly organized, good with people, and able to work at a fast pace and with minimal supervision.

College degree in journalism, communications, computer science, English or related field; two years’ experience in a content-production role at a newspaper or news/informational website.

Dispatch Digital is seeking for a motivated Web Business Analyst who will work with the team to advance the digital presence for several major media properties including The Columbus Dispatch and 10TV. This position will manage projects and document product/service requirements for solutions that provide content to customers in new and engaging ways. Responsibilities for this position include participating in iteration and release planning as well as focusing on understanding and documenting the business issues and data challenges of the content initiatives and monetization. Will also collaborate with business partners to discuss technical feasibility and the best approach to innovative design and functionality proposals. This analyst will maintain awareness of web technology standards and trends and make recommendations around new implementations. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of mobile/tablet, responsive design, application and web site navigation, information architecture and usability. Must understand the components of running a fiscally successful project, be capable of identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses and suggest areas of improvement. This person will manage a project through all phases: user requirements, specifications, design development, testing, and implementation.

Columbus Monthly magazine seeks a Special Sections Editor to join the team of creative journalists in our busy magazine newsroom. This position will manage special publications like Columbus City Guide and Best Driving Vacations, home and garden content, as well as advertising sections in the monthly city magazine. The ideal candidate will have a passion for connecting with readers and new ideas to ensure that special publications are fresh and relevant.

As the Special Sections Editor, you will: •Manage coverage selection and editorial workflow of City Guide, Social Datebook, Best Driving Vacations, suburban sections, home and garden content, and other special publications;•Assign stories to staff and freelance writers and edit their material; •Write articles and columns in a distinctive and engaging voice; •Work closely with photo and art directors to assemble a compelling visual package; •Work with advertising managers to ensure that special sections meet client needs; •And thrive under deadline pressure in a high-energy, collaborative newsroom.

Must have a bachelor’s degree and two to three years related experience at a magazine or newspaper.

Capitol Square, LTD is seeking a Director of Real Estate Assets and Senior Portfolio Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of existing real estate properties and conducting advanced real estate analysis to evaluate proposals and make recommendations for perspective real estate investments based on property return criteria and value creation.Primary responsibilities include: Underwriting of real estate Asset management Acquisitions and dispositions Joint ventures Financing Management reportingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, knowledge of Argus and other real estate valuation software beneficial. A Bachelor’s degree is required and a MBA or other advanced degree is a plus. A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of related commercial real estate experience is necessary. Direct real estate transaction experience is desired.

The Columbus Dispatch (Sales)

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Join the Columbus Monthly Advertising sales team as an Account Executive! This position is responsible for servicing and growing the existing client base and generating new business revenue using strong sales and presentation skills. Our Account Executives prospect, sell solution-oriented programs across our magazine brands and digital products, negotiate and secure commitments with new and existing advertising clients.Two years of advertising, recruitment/staffing or related sales experience is preferred. Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered. Applicant must be self-motivated, driven to succeed, able to identify and implement solutions for clients, excellent at communications, personable, energetic and creative. Applicant also must have demonstrated sales skills and knowledge of interactive advertising methods and procedures. If you would make a good addition to our fast-paced, professional work environment, please submit your resume with cover letter and salary expectations today!

CNS Printing is seeking a part-time Inserter and Mailer to work in the production area of our Lewis Center facility. This 4 PM – midnight position is a great opportunity for people who need part-time work or extra income. Candidates with previous warehouse or production experience, lifting capabilities and a flexible schedule are encouraged to apply.

We are accepting resumes for the part-time hopper feeder position at our west side facility. Hopper feeders use a production machine to produce ad packages for insertion into the newspaper. Candidates must be consistently available to work various shifts including weekends. This is a great opportunity for people who need part-time work or extra income.

Our Production Services Department is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Electrician position. This position is responsible for the electrical maintenance of our production equipment. Candidates should have experience in alternating and direct current controls, magnetic and solid state controls, working knowledge of electric circuitry consisting of relays, PC and PLC logic (i.e. Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens), Siemens Step 7 training or equivalent and 2-3 years of experience as an industrial electrician. This electrician will work nights. We offer a positive work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Circulation team has immediate openings for District Managers to lead our efforts as we distribute daily, weekly and monthly publications to customers throughout central Ohio.

District Managers are responsible for managing the contractual relationship of delivery fee independent contractors in the delivery of newspapers within a geographic area of Columbus and/or surrounding community areas. They are responsible for daily service functions, customer and contractor communication, and will assist in the execution of the day-to-day operations of a Distribution Center.

The position requires considerable initiative, outstanding communication skills, the ability to work well with others and reliable personal transportation that can be used for business purposes.

Are you looking for a challenging position where you can have a positive impact on customers each and every day? If you answered yes, apply today!

Our Press Room is hiring part-time Helpers to perform a variety of cleaning duties in and around the presses (pans, trays, pipe rollers and folders). Three day shifts per week at our west side location. This is a great opportunity to supplement your income. Work uniforms provided. Mechanical background helpful.

Seeking highly motivated candidates for Circulation Distribution Support positions. Support employees prepare papers for distribution and help deliver papers to homes using their own vehicle. If you have considerable initiative, strong organizational skills, the ability to work under deadline and you are familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and email apply now.

The Columbus Dispatch is looking for a Manager, Marketing Analytics for its Marketing department. This is a key and challenging role, and whoever fills it will use their database expertise, analytical abilities and previous direct marketing / campaign management experience to develop, analyze and support the company’s subscription marketing initiatives.

How? Via database & digital analytics. Why? To develop pricing initiatives, acquisition strategies and retention- and customer-contact management programs. By crunching the numbers, you’ll also come up with predictive models that not only help our marketing initiatives but also help our advertising sales team with optimization strategies. You will supervise two analysts as well.

You’ll also: work closely with direct response programs & database vendors as well as consultants to get the most out of the available data; collaborate with key stakeholders in Digital & IT departments; and provide strategic support and direction to various marketing programs and initiatives.

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Computer Science or Finance? Have you demonstrated analytical experience in a fast-paced subscription based marketing environment? Do you have at least five years of Customer Database Management experience?